Sony A6100 vs Sony HX7V
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Sony A6100 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
- Revealed August 2019
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced July 2011
Sony A6100 vs Sony HX7V Overview
The following is a thorough assessment of the Sony A6100 vs Sony HX7V, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the A6100 (24MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the A6100 (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A6100 was revealed 8 years after the HX7V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A6100 scores vs the HX7V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A6100 vs Sony HX7V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a6100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are available at Sony A6100 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Sony HX7V
A6100 | HX7V | |||
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Announced | August 2019 | July 2011 | Newer by 99 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony A6100
HX7V | A6100 |
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Common features in the Sony A6100 and Sony HX7V
A6100 | HX7V | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Sony A6100 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A6100 enjoys outside dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Check out the Sony A6100 vs Sony HX7V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A6100 versus the HX7V.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A6100 and HX7V is 81 and 92 respectively.
Sony A6100 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6100 and HX7V.
As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A6100 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony A6100 will provide greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher A6100 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony A6100 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Sony Alpha a6100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha a6100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2019-08-28 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz X | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 32000 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 922k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 396g (0.87 lbs) | 208g (0.46 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $748 | $499 |